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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 216.70 Cr
Over 4.08 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 48,027
4,858 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.71%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.78%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 216.70 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.08 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,14,864
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2nd Dose
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1,01,14,026
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Precaution Dose
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69,41,633
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,36,138
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2nd Dose
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1,77,10,936
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Precaution Dose
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1,35,05,571
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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4,08,14,780
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2nd Dose
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3,12,52,621
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,18,71,578
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2nd Dose
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5,28,46,994
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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56,10,83,162
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2nd Dose
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51,50,47,957
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Precaution Dose
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8,53,78,177
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,39,97,080
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2nd Dose
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19,67,95,494
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Precaution Dose
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4,46,78,927
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,76,45,959
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2nd Dose
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12,30,30,916
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Precaution Dose
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4,54,47,314
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Precaution Dose
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19,59,51,622
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Total
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2,16,70,14,127
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 48,027. Active cases now constitute 0.11% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.71%. 4,735 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,39,62,664.
4,858 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 1,75,935 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 89.17 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.78% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 2.76%.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 162.26 Cr
More than 27 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 93.07%
3,06,064 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 22,49,335
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 17.03%
With the administration of more than 27 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 162.26 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 1,75,24,670 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,92,126
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2nd Dose
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98,21,360
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Precaution Dose
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27,40,418
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,91,199
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2nd Dose
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1,71,41,611
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Precaution Dose
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26,87,668
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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4,19,32,411
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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53,45,36,314
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2nd Dose
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38,84,23,497
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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19,91,58,553
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2nd Dose
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16,65,46,977
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,41,24,617
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2nd Dose
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10,39,58,686
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Precaution Dose
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27,52,079
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Precaution Dose
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81,80,165
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Total
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1,62,26,07,516
2,43,495 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 3,68,04,145.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 93.07%.
3,06,064 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 22,49,335. Active cases constitute 5.69% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 14,74,753 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 71.69 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 17.03% and the Daily Positivity rate also reported to be 20.75%.
Ministry of Tourism
Shri G. Kishan Reddy to address the 10th International Tourism Mart for the North East Region on 17th November in Aizawl
International Tourism Mart 2022 will focus on "Priorities of G20 for Tourism Track"
Key Highlights:
- Objective of ITM 2022 is to highlight tourism potential of the Northeast region in domestic and international markets
- The mart will include presentations by eight North Eastern States on their tourism potential, cultural evenings, sightseeing visits to local attractions in and around Aizawl
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is organizing the 10th International Tourism Mart  for the North East Region from 17th to 19thNovember 2022 in Aizawl, Mizoram. Union Minister for Tourism Shri G. Kishan Reddy will address the inaugural session of 10th ITM for the North East Region on 17th November 2022. Objective of ITM 2022 is to highlight tourism potential of the Northeast region in domestic and international markets. Chief Minister of Mizoram Shri Zoramthanga will also grace the event.
The three-day ITM event will be attended by North-eastern Tourism Ministers, Seniors Officials of North-eastern states, State Governments, and Heads of the Tourism & Hospitality Associations.
The event will focus on "Priorities of G20 for Tourism Track", since India will assume the forthcoming G20 Presidency for a year starting from 1st December 2022. The Mart will bring together the tourism business fraternity and entrepreneurs from the eight North Eastern States. The event has been planned and scheduled to facilitate interaction between buyers, sellers, media, Government agencies and other stakeholders to create a buzz.
The mart will include presentations by eight North Eastern States on their tourism potential, cultural evenings, sightseeing visits to local attractions in and around Aizawl. It will also include B2B meeting where buyers from different regions of the country will engage in one-on-one meetings with sellers from the North-East Region. Also, an exhibition including display of beautiful handicrafts and handlooms will also be organized to show case the tourism products of respective participating States.
The International Tourism Marts are organized in the North-Eastern States on rotation basis. Mizoram is hosting this Mart for the first time. The earlier editions of this mart have been held in Guwahati, Tawang, Shillong, Gangtok, Agartala, Imphal and Kohima.
Ministry of Tourism
Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and Bulgaria in the field of tourism
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Bulgaria for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
Details:
The main objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding are:
a) To expand bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector
b) To exchange information and data related to tourism
c) To encourage cooperation between tourism stakeholders including Hotels and Tour operators,
d) To establish exchange programme for cooperation in Human Resource Development.
e) To exchange visits of Tour Operators / Media /Opinion Makers for promotion of two way tourism
f) To exchange experiences in the areas of promotion, marketing, destination development and management.
g) Foster bilateral cooperation through film tourism for promoting the two countries as attractive tourism destinations and
h) To promote safe, honourable and sustainable tourism.
Background:
India and Bulgaria had previously signed an Agreement on cooperation in the field of tourism on 26.05.1994. Bulgaria is a potential tourism markets for India . The signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Bulgaria will be instrumental in increasing arrival from this important source market.
Ministry of Culture
National Monuments Authority observes Martyrdom Day of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Red Fort
Baba Banda Singh Bahadur sacrificed to defend religion; his courage should not be forgotten: Meenakashi Lekhi
National Monuments Authority observed the Martyrdom Day of the great warrior Baba Banda Singh Bahadurat Red Fort in New Delhi. The Martyrdom Day of the great Sikh ruler falls today by Indian Calendar.
The event at Red Fort Lawns wasattended by Minister of state for Culture and External Affairs Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi along with NMA Chairman Shri Tarun Vijay and Baba Jatinder Pal Singh Sodhi, tenth generation descendant of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur.
Speaking on the occasion, Smt Meenakashi Lekhi said that Baba Banda Singh Bahadur defended the honour of hisreligion by sacrificing his life and his courage should not be forgotten.The Union Minister assured all support for declaring Banda Bahadur martyrdom place anational monument.
SmtMeenakashiLekhi added that said youth of Punjab should take inspiration from BabaBanda Singh Bahadur Ji.
At the event,DhadhiJatha was performed and anexhibition showing the story of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur was displayed.
Baba Banda Singh Bahadur was a great Sikh warrior and a commander of Khalsa army who defeated the Mughals and liberated a large part of North India from oppressive Mughal rule and established the Khalsa rule in Punjab. Banda Singh Bahadur abolished the Zamindari system and granted property rights to the tillers of the land. He was a Noble ruler who introduced the Nanak Shahi coins. He was captured by Mughal ruler Farrukhsiyar and his martyrdom took place in Mehrauli where a monument stands in his memory.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief due from 1.1.2020
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance  to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief  to pensioners w.e.f. 01.01.2020. There will be an increase of 4 percent over the existing rate of 17 percent of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate for price rise.
The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs.12,510.04 crore per annum and Rs.14,595.04 crore in Financial Year 2020-21 . It will benefit about 48.34 lakh Central Government employees and 65.26 lakh pensioners.
The increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President greets people on the eve of Independence Day
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu greeted people on the eve of Independence Day through a message.
The following is the full text of the message:
I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the joyous occasion of our Independence Day.
Today, we celebrate the 74th Independence Day of our country. I pay my tributes to those brave freedom fighters who made countless sacrifices to build an independent nation and to secure a bright future for it. Let us also remember with gratitude the martyred heroes of our struggle for independence who laid down their lives for the cause of freedom.
The most meaningful tribute we can pay to these patriots is to build an India they aspired for. On this Independence Day, let us renew our commitment towards building a united, strong, prosperous, inclusive and peaceful nation where a billion plus dreams find expression and fulfillment.
May this Independence Day bring amity, harmony and prosperity in our country.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 160.43 Cr
More than 70 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 93.50%
3,47,254 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
9,692 Total Omicron cases detected so far; an increase of 4.36% since yesterday
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 20,18,825
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 16.56%
With the administration of more than 70 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 160.43 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 1,72,80,628 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,91,052
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2nd Dose
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98,02,401
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Precaution Dose
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24,43,673
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,89,891
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2nd Dose
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1,71,04,055
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Precaution Dose
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22,78,810
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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3,96,06,464
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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53,13,79,742
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2nd Dose
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38,12,54,261
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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19,85,98,912
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2nd Dose
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16,44,76,409
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,37,54,315
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2nd Dose
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10,27,51,056
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Precaution Dose
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21,39,443
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Precaution Dose
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68,61,926
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Total
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1,60,43,70,484
2,51,777 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 3,60,58,806.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 93.50%.
3,47,254 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 20,18,825. Active cases constitute 5.23% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 19,35,912 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 71.15 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 16.56% and the Daily Positivity rate also reported to be 17.94%.
Ministry of Finance
Status of GST Refunds
Total GST refunds to the tune of Rs 91,149 crores have been disposed by CBIC and State authorities out of the total refund claims of Rs 97,202 crores received so far. Thus, the disposal rate of 93.77 per cent has been achieved. The pending GST refund claims amounting to Rs 6,053 crores are being expeditiously processed so as to provide relief to eligible claimants. Refund claims without any deficiency are being cleared expeditiously.
In case of IGST refunds, about 95 %  of the total IGST refund claims  transmitted to Customs from GSTN as on 28.11.2018 have already been disposed. The remaining claims amounting to Rs. 2,473 crores are held up on account of various deficiencies which have been communicated to exporters for remedial action.
In the case of RFD-01A  claims, out of the total refund claims of Rs. 46,274 crores received in the jurisdictional tax offices, the pendency as on 03.12.2018 is Rs. 902 crores with Centre and Rs 2,678 crore with States. Provisional/final order has been issued in case of refunds amounting to Rs. 37,406 crores. In claims amounting to Rs. 5,288 crore, deficiency memos have been issued by respective GST authorities and action will be taken after receipt of replies from the claimants.
Efforts are being made continuously to clear all the pending refund claims, where ever requisite information is provided and found eligible. Co-operation of the exporter community is solicited to ensure that they respond to the deficiency memos and errors communicated by Centre and State GST as well as Customs Authorities and also exercise due diligence while filing GSTR 1 and GSTR 3B returns as well as Shipping Bills.
Ministry of Steel
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan appeals Steel industry to reimagine strategy; assures Government’s commitment in creating conducive atmosphere for the industry
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has assured the steel industry that the Government will be its friend and facilitator, and is committed to creating a conducive atmosphere for the industry. Inaugurating the 3rd International Galvanizing Conference in New Delhi today, he said that growth in India's energy needs will also fuel the growth in Steel consumption. PM Awas Yojana, Har Ghar Jal Yojana, plan to provide piped natural gas in 400 cities - all present great opportunity for the steel sector. He appealed to industry to reimagine strategy, contribute towards vision of $5 Trillion economy. India is blessed with raw material availability, demographic dividend, vast coastline and a large market. He said that We have all ingredients to benchmark with the best in the world and go beyond.
Shri Pradhan said the industry must focus on producing high quality, low cost products. “The steel industry must touch the lives of common citizens. Galvanised steel can play an important role by being cost effective. India is blessed with raw material availability, demographic dividend, vast coastline and a large market. We have the potential to benchmark our Steel industry with the best in the world. We must link our aspiration to the world market. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of $5 Trillion economy is not mere slogan, we must all work together to realise this vision. Industry must reimagine strategy to position itself as a global leader. Zinc industry is poised to grow, ensuring longevity of steel by reducing corrosion, and thereby adding to the GDP of the country.”, he added.
The Minister of state for Steel Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste said that galvanization of steel with the help of Zinc makes it corrosion resistant, at less cost compared to the stainless steel. The more it is used, better it will be for the country. He said that industry should contribute positively in development of people and places, which have benefitted less from the economic growth. The steel industry must touch the lives of common citizens.
Ministry of Coal
Greening Initiatives of India’s Coal Sector
2400 Hectare Around Coal Fields to be Greened in 2022-23
The Ministry of Coal has set an ambitious goal for coal companies to bring more than 2400 hectare of area in and around coalfields under green cover with plantation of more than 50 lakh saplings for the year 2022-23. The identified areas include reclaimed mined out areas of coal companies and areas outside of leasehold - amenable for plantation and made available by State Government agencies. As of now, greening drive is in full swing in coal mining areas and about 1000 Ha of land has already been covered through block plantation, avenue plantation, grassland creation, bamboo plantation and high-tech cultivation by 15th August, 2022. With the achievements made so far, coal companies are confident of surpassing this year’s greening targets.
Plantation around residential colony at Pench Area of WCL in Madhya Pradesh
The above stated greening initiatives of the coal sector support India’s NDC commitment to create additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030.
The coal industry strives to promote a sustainable model of development in which coal production concurs with steps to protect the environment, conserve natural resources, care for society and measures to protect our forests & wildlife. Coal companies have not only effectively met the rising energy demand of the country at the current time of global energy crisis, but also shown their sensitivity and carefulness towards environment by adopting various mitigation measures including extensive plantation in and around coal bearing areas and reclamation of mined out lands.
Paddy field and coconut plantation in Mine -I reclamation area of NLCIL in Tamil Nadu
Afforestation is a proven way of restoration of lands damaged by anthropogenic activities and must for achieving satisfactory rehabilitation of a mined landscape. It helps in minimizing the footprints of coal mining, prevents soil erosion, stabilises the climate, preserves wild life and enhances quality of air & watersheds. On a global scale, it mitigates climate change through carbon sequestration and also results in economic growth of the region.
Bio-reclamation at Nigahi Area of NCL in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
The goal of Indian coal industry is to secure availability of coal to meet the demand of various sectors of the economy while minimising the impact of mining on the environment and to improve the quality of life for local residents.
Prime Minister's Office
PM recalls Swami Vivekananda’s outstanding 1893 speech at Chicago
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has recalled Swami Vivekananda’s outstanding 1893 speech at Chicago. Shri Modi has said that It was on this day in 1893 that he delivered one of his most outstanding speeches in Chicago. His address gave the world a glimpse of India's culture and ethos.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said:
"11th September has a special connection with Swami Vivekananda. It was on this day in 1893 that he delivered one of his most outstanding speeches in Chicago. His address gave the world a glimpse of India's culture and ethos."
Election Commission
Enforcement of Model Code of Conduct  during bye-election in the entire district - regarding
It has been brought to the notice of the Commission that with reference to its instruction contained in letter no.437/6/INST/2016-CSS dated 29th June, 2017, which was reiterated vide letter no. 437/6/1/ECI/INST/FUNCT/MCC/2017 dated 18th January, 2018 that in case the constituency is comprised in State Capital/Metropolitan Cities/Municipal Corporations, then MCC instructions would be applicable in the area of concerned Constituency only. In all other cases, aforesaid instructions would be enforced in the entire district covering the Constituency going for bye-election.
The spirit of these instructions has been that developmental and administrative works should continue without the implications of MCC and the campaigning for the bye election should be restricted in the PC/AC concerned only.
However, there exists a situation that political activities akin to ongoing bye election may be conducted outside the PC/AC but within the district. Such activities will be in contravention to the spirit of the aforesaid instructions. Thus, it is further clarified that if any electioneering activities connected to ongoing bye election are organized anywhere within the district, then all instructions related to enforcement of MCC, COVID and expenditure monitoring shall apply as done in case of political activities. District Election Officer concerned shall exercise all necessary action in such cases and ensure strict compliance.